Letters From War podcast

Letters From War

Hundreds of letters, written between brothers fighting in the Pacific during World War II. Almost one a day, for every day of the war. In this podcast, you’ll hear the story of these brothers — the Eyde brothers — and of World War II, as told through their letters, in their own words. Bringing the letters to life are modern U.S. military veterans. At key moments in the story, we’ll talk to them about how these letters compare to their own experiences — what’s universal about war and what’s changed. And why everyone who picks up these letters feels like the Eyde brothers become a part of their family.

Hundreds of letters, written between brothers fighting in the Pacific during World War II. Almost one a day, for every day of the war. In this podcast, you’ll hear the story of these brothers — the Eyde brothers — and of World War II, as told through their letters, in their own words. Bringing the letters to life are modern U.S. military veterans. At key moments in the story, we’ll talk to them about how these letters compare to their own experiences — what’s universal about war and what’s changed. And why everyone who picks up these letters feels like the Eyde brothers become a part of their family.

 

#8

1946-2017: After

The Eyde brothers continued writing each other long after the end of the war. In their let... more

03 Jan 2018

19 MINS

19:20

03 Jan 2018


#7

Discussion: Part II

The voice actors join Dan to discuss the second half of the story, and how those in the ar... more

27 Dec 2017

23 MINS

23:39

27 Dec 2017


#6

1944-1945: The end

Back at home, Ralph and Frank struggle to recover and readjust to civilian life. Meanwhile... more

27 Dec 2017

22 MINS

22:56

27 Dec 2017


#5

1943-1944: Battles

Frank has seen his first combat, as Ralph and John prepare for their own deployments. Faci... more

20 Dec 2017

17 MINS

17:31

20 Dec 2017


#4

Discussion: Part I

The actors in this podcast are all veterans themselves. They join Dan to discuss their exp... more

13 Dec 2017

20 MINS

20:29

13 Dec 2017


#3

1942: The start

With the country at war, the Eyde brothers await their fates. Frank and Ralph inch closer ... more

13 Dec 2017

17 MINS

17:17

13 Dec 2017


#2

1941: The calm

Meet the Eydes, four brothers from Rockford, Ill., living through the Great Depression. Ev... more

06 Dec 2017

22 MINS

22:13

06 Dec 2017


#1

An introduction

About a year ago, a man in Mesa, Ariz. emailed The Washington Post saying he had hundreds ... more

01 Dec 2017

03 MINS

03:25

01 Dec 2017